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High Fuel Prices Squeeze Dairy Farmers in Competitive Wisconsin House District
Rising costs for diesel and gasoline add pressure on farm operations in a district that could determine control of Congress.
Judge Rules White House Ballroom Construction Must Halt Until Congress OKs It
Federal judge grants preliminary injunction in historic preservation lawsuit, delaying enforcement 14 days for expected appeal.
Senator Lindsey Graham's Disney Trip Draws Media Attention
The South Carolina senator's visit to Walt Disney World sparked commentary from various media outlets, with critics and supporters offering contrasting views.
No Kings Protests Draw Criticism Over Lack of New Voters: Salena Zito
Washington Examiner columnist says third nationwide protest is 'regurgitating' the same 2024 voters, lacking working-class and cultural diversity.
Schumer Had a Plan to Win Back the Senate. But Some Democrats Aren't On Board
Internal party divide over strategy and leadership intensifies as progressive senators endorse insurgent candidates in key battleground races.
White House Pushes Senate to Move Quickly on Casey Means Nomination
The White House calls for confirmation without delay as the Senate Health Committee has not scheduled a vote and Trump expressed uncertainty about her path forward.
White House Confirms Russian Tanker Allowed to Reach Cuba for Humanitarian Reasons
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the exception does not represent a shift in U.S. policy toward Cuba, though details remain limited.
Dem Senator Warns Deportation Could Let Virginia Woman's Illegal Immigrant Killer Escape Accountability
Sen. Tim Kaine says the suspect in Stephanie Minter's murder should face full prosecution in U.S. courts before any deportation, citing concerns about accountability.
American Bar Association No-Shows Federalist Society Panel on Law School Accreditation Monopoly Claims
The ABA's absence from a conservative event comes as the Trump administration has escalated criticism of the organization's accreditation standards and judicial nominee ratings.
Senate Faces Monday Vote on DHS Funding as Stopgap Plan Advances
The House passed a two-month stopgap spending bill Friday night; the Senate must now pass it by unanimous consent or the department remains shut down until April.